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In re: moving chicks to the coop, I've become a great fan of brooding them in the coop or, at least, outdoors. That way they acclimate to the weather from the beginning, having their warm place under the lamp or brooder plate and access to the ambient temperature while they're exploring. :)

OK, I'm home and settled in for the evening so I can focus. First, climate matters -- especially when it comes to housing. I used to live up in Boone, NC so I know that parts of eastern Tennessee are steamy-hot while the mountains are much cooler and can have severe winter weather. In a...

Hello, Welcome to BYC. I'm at work and my lunch is almost up, but here's some basic info to start you thinking: The Usual Guidelines For each adult, standard-sized hen you need: 4 square feet in the coop (.37 square meters) 10 square feet in the run (.93 square meters), 1 linear foot of...